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Reactive metals form ions more readily than less reactive metals. This experiment illustrates the tendency of various metals to form ions. Two different metals and an electrolyte form a cell. The more reactive metal becomes the negative pole from which electrons flow.

Reactive metals form ions more readily than less reactive metals. This experiment illustrates the tendency of various metals to form ions. Two different metals and an electrolyte form a cell. The more reactive metal becomes the negative pole from which electrons flow.